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Building & Engineering
Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,758 books about building & engineering
0–3 yrs
551 books
4–7 yrs
1299 books
8–11 yrs
857 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Mysterious Pirates of the Pacific
Unknown
Five survivors crash-land on a remote Pacific island and must use their wits and engineering skills to survive in this c
Ages 10–16
The Worst Man-Made Environmental Disasters
Baby Professor
Massive industrial failures like the Piper Alpha oil platform change our world forever. Examine the science and history
Ages 8–12
The Wonder of Moon
Stori Dino
Lunella Lafayette is a super-genius girl living in New York City who fights crime alongside her giant red companion, Dev
Ages 6–11
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12–18 yrs
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Black Men in Science
Bryan Patrick Avery
For the child who loves to ask how things work and needs to see that their biggest dreams are possible, no matter the ob
Ages 8–12
Railroad Fever
Monica Halpern
Black-and-white photos and maps illustrate the grueling work and massive engineering feats required to build the Transco
Ages 8–12
The Science of History
Science of Machu Picchu
Golriz Golkar
The ancient Inca built a citadel high in the mountains of Peru; see how they used early science to construct it and how
Ages 8–12
Leonardo da Vinci
Diane Stanley
The incredible mind of a Renaissance genius comes to life through the private notebooks and inventions he began at age t
Ages 7–12
Exploding Heads, Fizzle Pops and More Super Cool Science Experiments for Kids
Baby Professor
For the curious child who loves hands-on discovery and wonders how the world works through messy, exciting experiments.
Ages 6–12
Baby Professor
The Atomic Age
Baby Professor
For the curious middle-grader fascinated by how the world changed after the discovery of nuclear power, from scientific
Ages 8–12
Who Were the Mayans and What Did They Give the World?
Baby Professor
For the curious student fascinated by ancient mysteries and hidden cities. This guide reveals how a clever civilization
Ages 6–10
B. Franklin, Printer
David A. Adler
For the student who wonders how a printer's apprentice became a world-renowned inventor and statesman through hard work
Ages 10–14
Black Pioneers of Science and Invention
Louis Haber
For the student who feels like their school books are missing a piece of the puzzle. Discover the incredible Black innov
Ages 9–14
The Crayon Box
Phoenyx Austin
For the curious child who loves to create and wonders where their art supplies come from. This book explores the fascina
Ages 4–8
Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child curious about how things fly, this story turns a history lesson into a groovy adventure about perseverance
Ages 4–8
101 Ways to Bug Your... #2
101 Ways to Bug Your Teacher
Lee Wardlaw
Sneeze Wyatt is determined to stop his parents from making him skip a grade, but a strict teacher and a high-stakes Inve
Ages 8–12
Why the Earth Quakes: The Story of Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Mario Salvadori, Matthys Levy
Tragic history meets geology as the stories of Vesuvius and Mount St. Helens explain the powerful forces that cause the
Ages 10–18
The Stars Beneath Our Feet
David Barclay Moore
For the child processing a deep loss who needs to see how creativity and community can help them build a new path forwar
Ages 10–14
Ancient Technology
Ancient Construction: From Tents to Towers
Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods
Ancient builders achieved incredible feats using simple tools to transform basic tents into massive towers and lasting m
Ages 10–14
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
Against all odds, a young boy in Malawi uses scrap metal and library books to build a windmill and bring life-saving ele
Ages 6–12
Tunnel, The
Sarah Howden
For the curious child who loves to tinker and build. This biography explores how one inventor used imagination and engin
Ages 7–11
King of the Tightrope
Donna Janell Bowman
A French prodigy uses precise math and scientific logic to conquer the high wire. Gouache and watercolor illustrations c
Ages 7–11
The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring
Gilbert Ford
For the child who loves to tinker and needs to know that even 'mistakes' can lead to something marvelous.
Ages 4–8
The World Is Not a Rectangle
Jeanette Winter
For the child who thinks outside the box, this inspiring biography of Zaha Hadid celebrates the beauty of following your
Ages 5–9
Tales of Young Americans
Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five-Mile Poem
Gloria Whelan
For the child who marvels at how things are built, this story explores the grit and teamwork required to connect worlds
Ages 6–10
